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Q&A: Why is sorbitan olivate in my facial cleanser? And stuff about structured liquids!

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In the June Q&A, Heather asked, Can you talk about “coconut alcohol”? I know that it is used an emulsifier but cannot find any place to source the ingredient. It is being used in Oseas Ocean Cleansing Mud. When reading the ingredients list it piqued my curiosity and want to know more about it. They are...

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Q&A quickies: Formulas for Dead Sea Salts?

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In the July Q&A post, Mimi asked, Do you have any good recipes for Dead Sea salt? Also, can I substitute Dead Sea salt for sugar in a sugar scrub? Thank you! The short answer is no, you can’t really substitute Dead Sea Salt for all of the salt or sugar in other products because...

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Q&A: What’s coconut alcohol? (#alltheingredients)

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In the June Q&A, Heather asked, Can you talk about “coconut alcohol”? I know that it is used an emulsifier but cannot find any place to source the ingredient. It is being used in Oseas Ocean Cleansing Mud. When reading the ingredients list it piqued my curiosity and want to know more about it. They are...

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Q&A: Does resveratrol need to be diluted before using?

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In the July Q&A, Heather R asked, I need help in understanding “Resveratrol” – Does it need to be diluted first like Hyaluronic Acid does? I would like to use it in a spray on facial toner. I bought 5g of it from Lotioncrafter. I’ve written a short post on Resveratrol, which I’ve linked in the...

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Q&A: Which preservative works best with alkaline liquid soap? Let’s talk about the chemistry of soap, pH, and preservatives!

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In the June Q&A, smc asked, Preservatives for liquid soap. I’m playing with liquid soap make, and due to the high percentage of water I’ll need a preservative. What preservatives work well in a high pH environment and doesn’t have a horrible scent? Thanks.  As a quick note before we start, I have pages where...

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